Empire Club of Canada

Join us on November 8th in honouring Indigenous veterans, as we pay tribute to their contributions to Canada’s military history. This event will feature two distinguished speakers who will shed light on the remarkable journeys of veterans and their enduring impact on our nation. Tim O’Loan, a Sahtu Dene and military veteran, became an advisor to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, w...

Join Axel Schwan, president of Tim Hortons, Canada and U.S., and Duncan Fulton, Chief Corporate Officer at parent company Restaurant Brands International (Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs), for a fireside conversation about growing brand love, making quality improvements to its menus and accelerating openings at some of the world’s most iconic brands. From introducing quality impr...

Canada’s housing crisis has been thrust to the top of the national agenda as rising rents and mortgage rates squeeze pocketbooks, and our growing population outstrips the supply of new homes. While we are starting to see a glimmer of coordinated action at the federal, provincial and municipal levels, the enormity of this challenge can be daunting given the structural barriers preventing new home d...

As the global economy evolves, Canada has continued to punch above its weight in the face of once-in-a-generation challenges and amidst ongoing international uncertainty. But how will Canada continue to compete and thrive? More importantly, what will this mean for Canadian businesses and workers? Join Canada’s Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages,  Hon. Randy Boisso...

Join author Bradley Schurman and Kelly Jackson for a fireside chat to discuss the many challenges facing Canada as a result of demographic change. Canada’s adult working-age population is shrinking, bringing new challenges around labour force demands, housing, healthcare, technology adoption and traditional models of business and education. With Statistics Canada projecting that 25% of Canadians w...

The Empire Club Present Olivia Chow with Hon. John Baird. Cities like Toronto play an essential role in people’s lives and Canada’s future prosperity and progress. However, cities today face enormous challenges and budgetary pressures that put everything at risk. Increasing national challenges such as the housing crisis, homelessness, refugees displaced by war, climate change, and mental health ha...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: In Conversation With Anna Fendi A collaboration between ICFF and Empire Club of Canada You will be taken on a journey within the life and success of the woman that together with her four sisters has brought the iconic Fendi brand to the forefront of global fashion, which further expanded its success after the acquisition of LVMH. Guests can expect to indulge in...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Stories of a Caring and Sharing Canada Is Canada still a substantially and sufficiently caring and sharing country, at home and abroad? This year has brought unprecedented needs for Canada to be one. Its governments, corporations, communities and people have responded in generous and innovative ways, based on the democratic values they have shown in the past and...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Ontario Premier Doug Ford: Building Ontario Ontario’s economy and population are growing. Whether it’s the all-seasons roads needed to unlock the full potential of the Ring of Fire, the new and expanded highways that will cut gridlock and bring goods to market sooner, or homes, hospitals and public transit for livable and vibrant communities, untapping the promi...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Addressing Mental Health in Young Adults: Implications for Workplace Leaders Young adults are reporting mental health issues at a significantly higher rate than older adults. In fact, two thirds of women aged 18-34 report living with a mental health condition, according to a recent poll commissioned by the Ontario Association of Social Workers. Workplace leaders...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Indigenous Women in Business Panellists aim to explore the best ways to invite First Nations women to become part of Canada's professional community. Attendees will hear from Indigenous women in business who have successfully navigated the landscape to build and advance their careers. The speakers will share their career journeys and highlight the networking...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Canada and the United Kingdom in a Troubled World Brexit. Covid. The ongoing rise of China. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Populist extremism in America. Economic worries - the high cost of energy and food, slow growth, rising debt and taxes. Multiple strikes and service disruptions. The NHS under stress. Irregular migration. Turbulent change within...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Housing Affordability and Supply: How Governments Can Help With interest rates at the highest levels in more than a decade, Canadians are facing real challenges in the housing market. All levels of government can help ensure the dream of homeownership remains available to Canadians. We’re going to talk about how. ​​​​​​​Join the Empire Club for a panel discussio...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: For King and Canada: An Evening to Honour the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III In Partnership with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Host: The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Moderator: Heather J. Hiscox, Senior Host, CBC News Network Speakers: Carolyn Harris, Author, Historian and Royal Commentator Akaash...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Leaving No One Behind: Building a Stronger Ontario For far too long, the concerns of workers have been overlooked. As Ontario grapples with problems old and new, how can we ensure their concerns take centre stage? Join the Empire Club for a discussion with Minister McNaughton on his Working for Workers bills and building an Ontario that leaves no one behind. Mod...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Sowing the Seeds to Our Low-Carbon Future Partnerships and ‘system-wide’ solutions are key to reducing emissions from Canada’s transportation sector. More than ever, our country’s world-class agriculture sector, refining expertise, and infrastructure are collaborating to unlock the potential of low-carbon fuels and help position Canada as a world leader in clean...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Building a Strong Ontario While the world continues to face economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability, Ontario has a plan to support businesses and people while laying a strong fiscal foundation for future generations. Join Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, for a keynote speech and fireside chat on Ontario’s 2023 Budget, where he will sh...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Addressing Canada’s Labour Shortages The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will speak to business leaders, NGOs and civil society organizations about how Canada’s immigration measures will help employers across a wide range of sectors and industries address labour shortages. Moderator: Sal Rabbani, President of the Board...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Women Who Lead: Celebrating Our Progress Toward Gender Parity on Boards and Charting the Path Forward The Empire Club of Canada’s annual Women Who Lead International Women's Day event will be a celebration of significant milestones reached in our work towards achieving equal representation of women on corporate boards. According to Osler's annual Diversity Discl...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Critical Race Theory: The Case For Evaluating What We “Know” and How We Teach Critical Race Theory (CRT) challenges us to understand and address the social, economic, political, and legal conditions that contribute to racial power disparity and inequality in our society. Yet, despite being in an era where we know we must think critically about what we hear and w...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Progress on Transit Expansion in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Metrolinx is undertaking the largest transit expansion program in North America, delivering a $75-plus billion capital plan over the next 20 years. Metrolinx, while also operating GO Transit, UP Express and PRESTO, is building an integrated regional transit system that will create exciting new possibi...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Your Health: Helping You Connect to More Convenient Care Closer to Home Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones to provide a keynote address discussing the current state of Ontario’s health care system and how the Ontario government is putting you, the patient, back at the centre of health care. Ontario is preparing for the future by putting aside the...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: 2022 Nation Builder of the Year The Nation Builder of the Year award recognizes Canadians who have made a positive, timely and lasting contribution to Canadian Society and are inspiring role models for Canadians.  The Empire Club of Canada is proud to announce the recipient of the 2022 Nation Builder of the Year Award is Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, Canadian Ol...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Annual Investment Outlook 2023 Join our expert panel in a discussion to address the economic challenges many businesses and individuals face today. Inflation, a looming recession, and global unrest are reasons to be concerned and uncertain as we enter the new year. In moments of economic downturn, what strategies can we employ to build financial resilience and l...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Ring of Fire Progress Update In Conversation with Minister Pirie, Minister of Mines, Chief Achneepineskum, Lawrence Baxter, Chief Wabasse, and Michael Fox Unlocking the potential of the Ring of Fire is a key priority for the province and Indigenous Leaders, and will help to attract new investments, develop supply chains and build key infrastructure that brings p...